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I'm looking for information about Nancy J. Weldon. Wife of Robert Stitt both were born about 1805 & believed to be from Fairfield Co. SC. Any information will be appreciated, Rick

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --part0_905809049_boundary Content-ID: <[email protected]_out.mail.aol.com.1> Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII SC Chat for AOL subscribers meets tonight & every Monday night at 7:00. <A HREF="aol://2719:3-2128-Root%20Cellar">Root Cellar</A> --part0_905809049_boundary Content-ID: <[email protected]_out.mail.aol.com.2> Content-type: message/rfc822 Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit Content-disposition: inline From: [email protected] Return-path: <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Subject: SC Chat Tonight Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 17:25:23 EDT Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit Hi all! SC Chat for AOL subscribers meets tonight & every Monday night at 7:00. <A HREF="aol://2719:3-2128-Root%20Cellar">Root Cellar</A> Hope to see you there! Patty Davis Runey Charleston, SC --part0_905809049_boundary--

May I suggest that you start right in your own state's archives. The Archives have been moved into their own complex along with the State Historical Society. I visited both this past winter. The collections are extensive and easy to use. -- Frances Rouse [email protected] When a Loved One Becomes a Memory The Memory Becomes a Treasure

I am in need of assistance with a Civil War veteran. My gg-grf, Thomas Perry LIGON, is buried at Bethel church cemetery in Winnsboro. His marker lists "CSA". How can I learn what part he played in the Civil War? I am interested in finding his military company/division/group he served with, and any skirmishes he may have been involved with. I was told that the DAR may be able to help, but how can that group, associated with the Revolutionary War, assist me with a Civil War veteran? I am at a loss at to where to start searching. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks! Jonnie in SC

Hi Everybody, in case you haven't heard about the American Local History Network. It is fairly new, but growing every day. http://www.rootsquest.com/~amhisnet/index.html >>A central point of entry to independent web sites with historical or genealogical content<< You will find lots of new information and a very extensive list of subjects as well as county, state and national history links. If you get a chance, go visit. Regards, Debbie Fowler listmaster for Burke, Lincoln and Rutherford NC Counties Soon to be ex-listmaster for Fairfield County SC..Sue Wilson is taking over..she is a great talker! ya'll love her!

I'm looking for info on Elizabeth (Eve) COOPER who married a Mr. STONE, probably in Fairfield Co, SC in the late 1700's. She was born in the 1760's in Philadelphia, PA, so she would have married 1780 or later. She had a brother named Adam, and her parents were supposedly Peter and Margaret FRY COOPER of PA. After Peter died, Margaret remarried to Andrew FEASTER and they lived in Fairfield Co. I have a little info from a History of Fairfield Co, but I would appreciate any additional info on the COOPER family or on Elizabeth's children. Thanks!! *********************************** There are 2 new lists at Rootsweb: one for Virginia (VAROOTS-L) and one for the surname FRY/FREY/FREI/FRYE. Please visit Rockett's Genealogy Web selected as a Recommended Site by The History Channel http://www.kayrockett.com and also Rockett's Genealogy Books http://www.kayrockett.com/genbooks.htm. If you're in the market for some handknit sweaters, see our site at http://www.ncknitshop.com. ***********************************

Greetings, I'm looking for information about Cynthia SMITH born c1768 in Camden area of South Carolina. Cynthia, at age 12, reportedly confronted British General Cornwallis about her pet cow stolen by his troops. According to family tradition, Cynthia SMITH at age 12 in 1780 confronted General Cornwalllis at his encampment near her home in Camden. The confrontation was about her pet cow which his troops had taken from her home. According to the story, Cynthia, incensed, pursed the troops and confronted Cornwallis. As the story goes, Cornwallis declared "you are a sturdy little rebel" and returned her cow and gave her a pair of silver knee buckles as a present. This story was published in 1929 by Dr John W Wayland, PhD, in "History Stories for Primary Grades". Family tradition states that British troops took Cynthia's cow after destroying the family plantation, store, grist mill and cotton gin which was located in the Camden area. Cynthia SMITH married Thomas CARTER c1795 in Camden, South Carolina. They removed to North Carolina a few years later. After her husband Thomas died in North Carolina, Cynthia and children removed to Pennsylvania, then to New Harmony, Indiana and finally to Jefferson Co, Illinois. Cynthia was my G-g-g-grandmother. Here is the genealogy: 1-Cynthia SMITH b c1768 Camden, SC, d New Harmony, IN sp: Thomas CARTER b SC, d NC, m c1795 Camden, SC 2-Sarah CARTER b c1801 SC, d 1871 IL sp :Frederick HARTER (aka HART) d IN, m 2/18/1823 Posey Co, IN 3-Sabra HARTER b c1825 IN , d 5/11/1905 Jefferson Co, IL sp: James D LOYD b c1826 TN, d 1872 IL, m 1853 Hamilton Co, IL Amanda E LOYD b 7/26/1861 Jefferson Co, IL, d 3/26/1954 Jackson Co, OR sp: William B FOSTER b 10/23/1857 Jefferson Co, IL, d 1/1952 Jefferson Co, IL 4-Clarance R FOSTER b 4/14/1893 Jefferson Co, IL, d 10/27/1975 Bethany, OK sp: Nellie M ANDERSON b 1897 Ravendon, AR, d 1951 Jackson Co, OR Thanks for any information you can provide about Cynthia and her family. Gini Crosslin [email protected]

I am researching the following Porters of Isle of Wight, Va.,>Anson County, NC.>Fairfield County, SC. Would like to exchange information. Regards, Glenna Kinard //// 1. Charles PORTER Sr. Birth Place: Isle Of Wight, Va. Death Date: 1795 Death Place: Edgecombe County/Anson County, N. C. (?) Spouse: Unknown UNKNOWN (PORTER) Children: Charles Elizabeth Kesiah Martha Moody Thomas Silvea 1.1a Charles PORTER Jr. Birth Date: Circa 1750/1760 Death Date: After Feb 6, 1835 Death Place: Anson County, N. C. Spouse: Charity UNKNOWN (PORTER) Children: James Barnaby Other Spouses Phebe UNKNOWN (PORTER) 1.1a.1 James Barnaby PORTER Birth Date: Circa 1770 Death Date: Before 1850 Burial Place: Eason Cemetery -3 mi. west/Ansonville, N. C., Mt. Vernon Rd. Children: Elizabeth Katherine Loruhamah ("Louise) Adelaide Mary Ellen Henry J. 1.1b Charles PORTER Jr. (See above) Spouse: Phebe UNKNOWN (PORTER) Birth Date: Circa 1790/1800 Death Date: 1835 Children: Charles M. William C. Alexander Stephen Judith Miles W. Other Spouses Charity UNKNOWN (PORTER) 1.1b.1a Charles M. PORTER Rev. Birth Date: 1807 Birth Place: North Carolina Death Date: Jul 30, 1882 Death Place: Fairfield County, S. C. Burial Place: Cason Family Cem., Fairfield County, S. C. Spouse: Unknown UNKNOWN (PORTER) Children: Phebe Other Spouses M. Emily Avatine ("Emily") McCANTS Elizabeth CASON 1.1b.1b Charles M. PORTER Rev. (See above) Spouse: M. Emily Avatine ("Emily") McCANTS Birth Date: Nov 25, 1821 Birth Place: Fairfield County, S.C. Death Date: Jul 1, 1851 Death Place: Fairfield County, S. C. Spouse Father: Samuel A. McCANTS (1779-1848) Spouse Mother: Elizabeth UNKNOWN (McCANTS) (1778-1847) Marriage Date: Circa 1845 Children: Charles S. Harriet E. ("Hattie") Adeline A. Roger William James S. Other Spouses Unknown UNKNOWN (PORTER) Elizabeth CASON 1.1b.1c Charles M. PORTER Rev. (See above) Spouse: Elizabeth CASON Birth Date: Jan 20, 1823 Birth Place: Wateree Section, Fairfield County, S. C. Death Date: Dec 3, 1885 Burial Place: Cason Family Cem. Fairfield County, S. C. Spouse Father: James Cannon CASON (1788-1874) Spouse Mother: Sus(s)annah N. PICKETT (1793-1860) Children: William J. Allen Other Spouses Unknown UNKNOWN (PORTER) M. Emily Avatine ("Emily") McCANTS 1.1b.2 William C. PORTER Birth Date: Circa 1810 Birth Place: North Carolina Spouse: Harriet E. GULLEDGE Birth Date: Circa 1820 Spouse Father: Jeremiah GULLEDGE (1794-) Spouse Mother: Phoebe SELLERS Children: Amy Alexander Calvin Wesley Miles 1.1b.3 Alexander PORTER Birth Date: Jul 22, 1811 Birth Place: Anson County, N. C. Death Date: Oct 12, 1898 Spouse: Elizabeth WRIGHT Birth Date: Aug 31, 1820 Death Date: Nov 24, 1893 Marriage Date: 1836 Children: John Daniel James T. William Maurice Benjamin Franklin Martha Ann Hezekiah Ella Jemima Ellison 1.1b.4 Stephen PORTER 1.1b.5 Judith PORTER 1.1b.6 Miles W. PORTER Birth Date: Circa 1821 Birth Place: N. C. (?) Death Date: Jun 1, 1856 Spouse: Mary J. UNKNOWN (PORTER) Birth Date: Circa 1822 Birth Place: N. C. (?) Children: Abner Mary J. 1.2 Elizabeth PORTER Spouse: Unknown COKER 1.3 Kesiah PORTER Spouse: Unknown COKER 1.4 Martha PORTER Spouse: Jonathan POPE 1.5 Moody PORTER 1.6 Thomas PORTER 1.7 Silvea PORTER

I need someone in Winnsboro to visit the library there and get some copies from the platt book and a copy of the index of names. I would expect to pay for any expenses as well as the cost of copying. Thanks. *********************************** Please visit Rockett's Genealogy Web selected as a Recommended Site by The History Channel http://www.kayrockett.com and also Rockett's Genealogy Books http://www.kayrockett.com/genbooks.htm. If you're in the market for some handknit sweaters, see our site at http://www.ncknitshop.com. ***********************************

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Is anyone researching an Elizabeth COOPER who married Jacob STONE in the 1700's in SC, either in Fairfield Co or nearby? I'm trying to find out her parents' names. Thanks. *********************************** Please visit Rockett's Genealogy Web selected as a Recommended Site by The History Channel http://www.kayrockett.com and also Rockett's Genealogy Books http://www.kayrockett.com/genbooks.htm. If you're in the market for some handknit sweaters, see our site at http://www.ncknitshop.com. ***********************************

FYI... Notice about the new version of GenConnect. Upgrade begins Sat, and will take about 8 hours to complete. Debbie > > >We're preparing for the latest upgrade to the GenConnect System. There's a >few things you need to know about this upgrade ..... > >The entire GenConnect system will be upgraded starting at midnight on >Saturday September 5, 1998. This will require that we shut the system >down. The reason is twofold ..... it's not just a patch .... it's a >re-write of the program that runs the system. Also, the Global Search >engine has been revamped and mega-enhanced, which will require a total >rebuild. No new postings can be allowed during this rebuilding period. >Downtime is estimated to be 8 hours max (yep .... it's a huge system now!). > >Anyone attempting to use the system during this downtime will be given >notice that it's being upgraded .... no-one will be left in the dark. >However, you could help us make this a smoother transition if you would >spread the word on any and all of the major mailing lists that you may be >subbed to (ROOTS-l, xxROOTS-L, your county lists, surname lists, etc.). >Will you help us by doing this? > >Below are some of the new features that the latest version (1.10) will >contain. Please feel free to include those items listed as 'Visitor Toys' >in any announcement you make. >Visitor Toys: >------------------- >Separate entry fields for subject and surnames ..... allows more >descriptive subjects (non-surname words won't matter) > >Main page of each board displays the list of surnames for each query, in >addition to the subject .... allows for more surnames to be entered > >'Print' option now expanded to include the entire thread (user's option) > >Surname page will be auto-generated, and auto-updated weekly (more >frequently with admin intervention), and will now be alphabetized and >hotlinked to the query in which it appears. > >Cookie support expanded to include "date ranges". > >Faster, sleeker search engine. > >Multiple-word surnames supported - including the capability of searching >for them. > >New search options added to the Global Search ..... soundex (enhanced over >previous version), partial word match, whole word match, wildcard searching. > Debbie Fowler [email protected] CC for Burke, Lincoln, Rutherford and Unknown NC county Coordinator for NC in the Revolutionary War Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncrevwar/ncrevwar.htm ASC for NCGenWeb: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncgenweb/ Grandma to Aaron, Brittany and Daniel

I'm working on the ARLEDGE family (aka ALDRIDGE) of Fairfield, Kershaw and Edgefield Counties. Several brothers (William, Isaac, John) settled in the area in the mid-1700s, and their children and grandchildren were populous in SC through the 19th century. Could any of you who might have any information or documents pertaining to anyone with either of these surnames (or the thousands of mispelled variations!) please let me know? I still have so many loose ends of unconnected Arledge lines in SC around 1800, and would love to find ways to piece this puzzle together! Thanks, Pam -- Pamela Wilson, Pittsburgh, PA <[email protected]> or <[email protected]> Arledge Family History: http://www.geocities.com/~wilson_pam/ FTM trees: http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/w/i/l/Pamela-S-Wilson/

Does anyone happen to know if anyone has inscribed tombstones from the Mount Olivet Presbyterian Church and, if so, where I might find them. The church is apparently still in existence and dates back to the 18th Century when it was called the Mount Olivet Meeting House.

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Seeking information on my great-great grandparents, William and Susannah Gunnell, who were in Fairfield County, SC, in 1850, 1860, and 1870 census. William was born in Virginia and Susannah ? was born in Fairfield County as were all of their children: Minerva, Elizabeth, Joe, William (ones that I know). They must be buried there somewhere. Anyone with any information on this family, please contact me. I sure would appreciate it. The child, William was my great-grandfather and he settled in Mecklenburg County, NC, but I think most of the other stayed in SC, so there must be descendants there. Hope to hear from someone soon! Thanks! Perma Brown E-mail: [email protected]

In case you haven't heard about this, just wanted to share the information. There is a wonderful website which contains the email addresses for people who have volunteered to get copies of documents for anyone who requests a specific document from a specific place (selections are shown at volunteer's listing). It is set up by state, then by county, etc.. It also contains email addresses for those who have volunteered to do look-ups in certain surname books or DAR Indexes. Here is the hyperlink & URL : <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/6878/#icq">Genie Angels</A> http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/6878/#icq Sadly, some states / counties do not have volunteers yet, but many do. Let's hope who you are seeking has a Genie Angel to help you. Nadine Grubbs Smith